How lucky can you be?
So lucky, you'll agree
And I wish that she were me
That woman.
In addition to seeing new promotional images from the upcoming film release, today's spotlight on Kiss of the Spider Woman was also inspired by actor Brent Carver. As the original Molina, Carer won a Tony for his performance. I was reminded of Carver, and his talent, last month when doing a piece on the 1996 film Lilies. (HERE:) Carver had a uniquely beautiful look, which matched his unique talent and his presence on screen is very much missed. Carver died, at just 68 in 2020.
The Canadian born actor got his start on Canadian television in the early 1970's with a guest appearance on The Beachcombers. He went to appear in both Television and film, as well as an extensive theatre resume which included roles in; Company, Jesus Christ Superstar, Romeo and Juliette, King Lear and The Elephant Man. Carver also played Molina in Spider Woman not only on Broadway, but also in the Toronto and London productions.
In 1993, Carver starred as Brian in the drama The Event. The film focused on a a district attorney investigating several deaths of AIDS sufferers in the gay community of New York City's Chelsea District. Each case suggests the use of assisted suicide, which is illegal in New York. The film also starred two of the gay communities well known celebrity advocates, Parker Posey and Olympia Dukakis.
The film also featured what I believe is Carver's only on-screen nude scene. You can download the clip on SendSpace HERE:
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